Top 3 Best Phelps County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 530 students in Phelps County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Phelps County, NE are Holdrege High School, Loomis Secondary School and Bertrand High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phelps County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Phelps County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Phelps County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Holdrege High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Phelps County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holdrege High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 12th Ave
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6558
Grades: 9-12
| 304 students
Rank: #22.
Loomis Secondary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 Bryan St
Loomis, NE 68958
(308) 876-2111
Grades: 7-12
| 108 students
Rank: #33.
Bertrand High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
503 School St
Bertrand, NE 68927
(308) 472-3427
Grades: 7-12
| 118 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Phelps County, NE

Phelps County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1015 Sherman, Po Box 2002
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4269
Grades: PK-3
| 142 students
301 Main St Box 8
Funk, NE 68940
(308) 263-2691
Grades: PK-8
| 34 students
11419 736 Road
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4710
Grades: PK-8
| 14 students
412 W 14th Ave Box 858
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6292
Grades: PK-12
| 69 students
1421 13th St, Po Box 2002
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6179
Grades: PK-4
| 86 students
115 8th Ave, Po Box 2002
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339
Grades: PK-4
| 144 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Phelps County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Phelps County, NE include Holdrege High School, Loomis Secondary School and Bertrand High School.
How many public high schools are located in Phelps County, NE?
3 public high schools are located in Phelps County, NE.
What is the racial composition of students in Phelps County, NE?
Phelps County, NE public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

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